2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (651+ words) The parcel of land eyed for 295 homes in Syston (Image: Google Earth) Residents fear they are being “caved in” by building sites as plans for hundreds of new homes have been unveiled in their Leicestershire town. Davidsons Developments Ltd has…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago   (538+ words) There will be new rules in place at tips across Nottinghamshire from 2 January A new booking system at recycling centres in Nottinghamshire will be introduced for van owners. From 2 January, van owners will need to re-register to book an appointment…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (463+ words) A Nottingham neighbourhood on the banks of the River Trent will get even bigger following the opening of a new bridge. The development of homes at Trent Basin began in 2015, drawing inspiration from waterside homes in Copenhagen and Amsterdam. The…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago   (348+ words) Wales’ largest science festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary this autumn with its biggest programme of events yet. Hosted by Swansea University in partnership with the National Waterfront Museum, the Swansea Science Festival takes place at the museum on Friday…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (313+ words) The proposal relates to land off Higher Ramsgreave Road and seeks permission in principle for one detached house. Planning documents describe the site as a rectangular parcel of land next to existing homes and argue it would represent a logical…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (123+ words) An Oxford drug dealer has been jailed for three years. Troy Sinclair, of Knights Road, Oxford, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, August 28. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class A…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (478+ words) Fresh environmental concerns have prompted renewed calls to scrap a major development proposal in Hampshire. The Dever Society has urged the landowner to drop long-standing plans for a large-scale development at Micheldever Station, following newly released advice from the Environment…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (293+ words) A mile-long art installation is celebrating the work of one of Britain’s most beloved painters. Bicester Village has been transformed as part of a public art project honouring the late Beryl Cook in her centenary year, launching on what would…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (371+ words) Thousands of walkers, joggers and runners took on a major endurance challenge along the Sussex coastline. The South Coast Ultra Challenge, which raised more than £600,000 for charities, saw participants tackle 25km, 57km and 100km routes through the South Downs National Park. The full…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (367+ words) A team of 40 people will tackle a mud-filled endurance challenge in memory of a young mum. They will run the the 15km London Tough Mudder on Sunday, September 20 in honour of Isle of Wight mum Zoe Panayi, who died from melanoma…...